From care home to recruitment agency: a nurse’s journey from health care support worker to director of nursing

Rhian Smith was 19 when, feeling a little lost after A-levels, she answered a newspaper advert for nursing home care staff in Guernsey. Fast forward another 19 years and her experiences along the way have led her to become Hoop Recruitment’s Director of Nursing & Healthcare in Wales.

Introducing Michelle Moseley

I joined the Prince of Wales Nursing Cadet Scheme in June 2024 as Head of Scheme.

A focus on school nursing in Wales

Majella shares the work the RCN Wales independent sector and community advisers have been doing with school nurses in Wales.

Latest NHS waiting list data shows need for action warns Royal College of Nursing

Executive Director of RCN England, Patricia Marquis, said: “On the same day the health secretary announced a review into the NHS, the need for action could not be clearer. Millions languish on waiting lists, suffering in pain and unable to get on with their lives. It's an intolerable situation and a drag on the economy."

RCN responds to NMC culture review

The nursing regulator must take immediate and ongoing action to resolve its culture and related performance issues.

Podcasts

Bringing the chocolates and spreading the word

RCN Steward Jo Wilson shares her RCN Nurses' Day experience.

Mental health and wellbeing repository

If you are a frontline health care staff struggling with your mental health and wellbeing, here is a list of organisations that can help.

Make a donation

Donate online and support nurses, midwives, and healthcare support workers facing financial hardship

Meet the Team

More information about the District Nursing Forum committee, including biographies and contact information.